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What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect children as young as 4 years old and is often diagnosed in teenagers up to the age of 17. In recent times there is also an increasing number of adults who are being diagnosed with ADHD.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder presents as having a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity- impulsivity that interferes with function or development. Individuals with ADHD will mostly commonly have three behavioural indicators-

Inattention

Hyperactivity

Impulsiveness

Those diagnosed with ADHD may find it difficult to make use of their abilities to full capacity. So what is ADHD and what areas may individuals experience challenges in?

When considering all of this information it is important to remember that all young children have varying attention spans and sometimes do things without thinking. Not all individuals who are impulsive, lack attention and are overactive will have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. If you suspect a child, teenager or adult does have ADHD they will require support and structure to assist them to manage family, school and work life.

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